Writing An Interview

Topic interview: Resignation

Interviewer: Nico Piere Simarmata

Interviewee: Mr. Ramansen Simarmata

Nico Piere Simarmata: Good morning Mr. Ramansen! It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Mr. Ramansen: Good morning Nico, nice to meet you too.

Nico Piere Simarmata: Today I’ve prepared several questions to ask. Let us begin with the first question, what was your job before you resign?

Mr. Ramansen: I started working in 1993 at RAPP company. At that time, I was doing a project to build the company. I was working in Electrical engineering. Then, I got promoted to become a supervisor of Electrical Maintenance in RAPP in 2010. Then in 2014, I became assistant superintendent. Up until 2016, I got promoted as a superintendent of Electrical and Instrument in RAPP company.

Nico Piere Simarmata: Oh! It must be a fascinating journey for you to go this far. Along the journeys, there must be many challenges that you have to go through as well. What are the challenges that you have been through in the company?

Mr. Ramansen: The first challenge was when the company was in the construction process in 1993. I have to face a situation where the area is very silent. I felt lonely because back then, the district was empty, only trees covering everything. Then, when I was on the supervisor level, the challenge is that I need to handle troubleshooting problems and guiding my team to complete their task, and coordinating with my superior. In 2016, my team was settled to do their troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. So, there are not many difficulties because I have grown up a strong leader to lead the team.

Nico Piere Simarmata: From the challenges that you have passed, there got to be some rewards that you received. What are the awards that you have received so far?

Mr. Ramansen: So far, I got my long service awards for five years, ten years, 15 years, and 20 years. The other reward is as a winner in Kaizen Excellent event in 2006.

Nico Piere Simarmata: Wow! Those awards must be very remarkable. So, when did you decide to resign from the company?

Mr. Ramansen: Indeed. But I had a plan to work until 45 years old. However, I still worked until 47 years old because I need to prepare my team before leaving the company.

Nico Piere Simarmata: It must a very difficult decision, but I’m glad you can decide wisely. What were your plans before you decide to resign from the company?

Mr. Ramansen: I have my objective to run my own business before retirement age. I plan to start a plantation business. I am expecting the business to be success before I am getting too old. Therefore, I need time to prepare everything.

Nico Piere Simarmata: Did you manage to do it according to your plan so far?

Mr. Ramansen: I was delay two years to start my own business. However, I manage to get land, resources, and workers to run the plantation. It has been grown well. Hopefully, it produces fruits in the next two years. For now, I am observing to expand the estate.

Nico Piere Simarmata: That’s great! To bring at the end, are there any last few words that you would like to say for last time to anyone who sees this?

Mr. Ramansen: We need to look at our passion, don’t be afraid to take a risk, and try to get out of our comfort zone. Believe that hard work will lead to the best results.

Nico Piere Simarmata: That is very wonderful. Thank you Mr. Ramansen for the time you have given to be here.

Mr. Ramansen: Your welcome!